Portsmouth, 22nd - 24th August 2025
Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2025, with an array of large-scale events and festivals. Home to a host of food and music festivals, family fun events, and special anniversaries, you're sure to find plenty of exciting events to give you a reason to include Hampshire in your holiday plans. Look out for an array of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austens birth whilst you discover the place she was born, lived and wrote six of her novels #JaneAusten250.
To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list below or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Hampshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button. Some of the events below are on the Isle of Wight, as it's easy to hop over on the hovercraft or ferry from Portsmouth or Lymington to the island.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here our top picks for events happening in the county. The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Film
Winchester,
National Theatre Live
Inter Alia
a new play by Suzie Miller
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top…
Free Event
Hillway Road, Bembridge
31 Days of Halloween at Whitecliff Bay
Get ready for a whole month of spooktacular fun with our 31 Days of Halloween at Away Resorts! From little monsters to the not-so-little, there's something for everyone.
Dive into pumpkin carving, potions…
Film
Winchester
Cinema Screening
Follow the chaotic love lives of eight very different couples a month before Christmas from the classic film, Love Actually.
Plus enjoy a tasty refreshment of a mince pie whilst you savour the sweet sounds from Otterbourne Brass…
Theatre
Winchester
A show for people who appreciate the small things in life
Following the success from his previous solo shows - The Wait (2019), Leaves Waves Sky (2022) and The Ground The Sky (2024) Rich Lansley presents A Hundred Small Things.
A…
Fireworks
Eastleigh
Get ready for a spectacular firework night at the Lapstone pub, a GIANT themed extravaganza with dazzling displays and festive vibes!
Heritage & History
Southampton
Harvest Festival and Dog show
Join us as for a great family day out with our Harvest & Steam festival, including a Dog Show too.
Theatre
Winchester
Tilted Wig and Mayflower Southampton presents
Spitfire Girls
By Katherine Senior
Inspired by remarkable true events
"It's built for us, isn't it? The Spitfire. Built for women."
New Year's Eve, 1959.
Decades after answering the call, two women…
Theatre
Winchester
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to Winchester bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world!
With catchy tunes and hilarious…
Festival
Portsmouth
Victorious Festival returns for 2026 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
All Audi owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Saturday 20th September and park up in the National Motor Museum grounds, for a superb day for enthusiasts and owners.
All ages and models of Audi are welcome, providing a great opportunity to…
Festival
Ryde
Steampunk Festival fun on the Isle of Wight Following last year's success, join us to find out what all the excitement is about for the biggest and best Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival 2025 in Ryde. There will be two full days of splendidness…
Christmas
Winchester
The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.
On 20th…
Theatre
Winchester
Prepare to have your reality rewritten…
Following sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show – his most astonishing and impossible yet.
An entirely unique voice in magic, Ben Hart brings together enthralling…
Theatre
Winchester
Expect a blistering performance from one of the highest regarded professional tribute bands currently working in the UK.
Totally Blondie are a group of fantastic musicians fronted by a stunning and charismatic Debbie Harry lookalike. Between them,…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Laura Daly and Lindsay Taylor discuss the making of the artwork that uses augmented reality technology for a breath-taking experience.
Show / Display
Brockenhurst
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show held for three days at the end of July at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire.
Music
Winchester
Celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking performances, The Demon Barbers embark on an exciting anniversary tour.
Renowned for their electrifying fusion of traditional British folk music and high-energy dance, the award-winning band will present a…
Comedy
Winchester
Following critically acclaimed seasons in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK's leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge comedy.
Expect a show full of fast, fabulously funny…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Join Solent Original Walks for a stroll through Victoria Park to learn about its rich heritage and history!
Arts
Crookham Village, Fleet
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Fleet's The Exchequer!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting materials…
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